text: Extracurricular activities, clubs outside of school hours are popular programs in Japan for middle school and high school students?
classes:  No, students in Japan are able to take many other skills classes in addition to the compulsory schooling.  Also, students in Japan are able to take many other skills classes in addition to the compulsory schooling.  Yes, students in Japan are able to take many other skills classes in addition to the compulsory schooling.